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Herniated Disc
Treatment & Microdiscectomy
in Livonia & Sterling Heights, MI
Offering Comprehensive Care for Bulging, Slipped, or Ruptured Discs. From Conservative Therapy to Minimally Invasive Microdiscectomy in Metro Detroit.
Herniated Disc Pain Relief: Advanced Treatment & Microdiscectomy Surgery
Are you suffering from the intense pain of a herniated disc (often called a slipped or ruptured disc)? At Synergy Health Partners, we specialize in rapidly relieving herniated disc pain, offering a full spectrum of care from effective non-surgical treatments to advanced minimally invasive microdiscectomy surgery right here in Livonia and Sterling Heights. Our expert spine team is dedicated to helping you get back to a pain-free life, quickly and safely.
Expert Microdiscectomy Surgeons in the Metro Detroit Area
Our entire surgical team is committed to providing state-of-the-art care for herniated discs, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the process. All treatments, including surgery, are provided locally at our advanced facilities in Livonia and Sterling Heights.
Understanding Herniated Discs and Your Pain
Your spinal discs act as cushions between your vertebrae. A herniated disc occurs when the soft, gel-like center of a disc pushes out through a tear in its tougher exterior, often pressing on nearby spinal nerves. This pressure can cause significant pain, numbness, or weakness in your back, legs (sciatica), arms, or neck, depending on the location of the herniated disc.
Common Symptoms of a Herniated Disc
- Sharp, burning, or radiating pain in the back, buttocks, leg, or arm.
- Numbness or tingling in the area served by the affected nerve.
- Muscle weakness that can affect your ability to lift or hold items, or cause stumbling.
Your Options for Herniated Disc Treatment
At Synergy Health Partners, we prioritize the least invasive treatments that will effectively resolve your pain and restore function. Many patients with herniated discs find relief without surgery.
Non-Surgical Herniated Disc Care
Activity Modification & Rest
Initially, short periods of rest and avoiding aggravating activities.
Physical Therapy
Customized exercises (available in-house or through trusted partners) to relieve nerve pressure, improve posture, and strengthen supporting muscles.
Medications
Pain relievers and anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce discomfort.
Epidural Steroid Injections
Targeted injections to reduce inflammation around the compressed nerve.
When to Consider Herniated Disc Surgery (Microdiscectomy)
- If conservative treatments haven’t provided adequate relief after several weeks.
- If you have significant or progressive muscle weakness.
- If pain is severe and incapacitating.
Minimally Invasive Relief in Microdiscectomy
Microdiscectomy is a highly effective, minimally invasive surgical procedure to treat herniated discs, particularly those causing sciatica.
How it Works
Our skilled spine surgeons use advanced microscopic techniques to make a very small incision (often less than an inch) and remove only the portion of the herniated disc that is pressing on the nerve. This precisely relieves pressure and pain.
Benefits
Typically results in rapid relief of leg pain, often performed as an outpatient procedure or with a short hospital stay, and allows for a quicker recovery compared to traditional open surgery. Microdiscectomy has over a 90% success rate in alleviating sciatica from a disc herniation.
Don't Let a Herniated Disc Keep You Sidelined –
We Can Help!
Whether you’re exploring non-surgical options or considering microdiscectomy, our team at Synergy Health Partners is here to provide expert guidance and effective treatment. We serve patients throughout Livonia, Sterling Heights, and the wider Detroit area.
